Almost everyone has some sort of survival cache for if the power goes out in the winter; we have our generator, snow shovels, ways of generating heat, etc. But are we prepared for a power outage in the summer? A prolonged (longer than a few hours) power outage in the summer can be as dangerous…
(Video) How to Beat the Heat (or at Least Make it Bearable)
I am one of those rare individuals who is not bothered by the heat or humidity. In fact, I generally do not consider wearing short sleeves until the “mercury” crosses the 80 degrees Fahrenheit line. While I still have to take precautions against the heat in the Summer when working outside, I am just not…
3 States to Avoid When a Collapse is Imminent
All we want is a nice place to live, to take care of our families, and to prepare for a potential chaos situation. This is why we create bug-out bags, keep a full pantry, and form a plan should the family be separated when a disaster hits. After all, you are not going to go…
How the Addiction Crisis Will Affect Us All in a Survival Situation
One of the great “unmentionables” of a severe survival crisis will be how it affects those who are addicted to substances and how their actions will affect survivalists. It is easy to say, “that’ll never happen to me or my family,” but the reality is addiction hits everyone equally and in a survival crisis, it…
Vital Steps a Person Must Take Right Away When a Catastrophe Hits
We are not overly powerful. We are overweight. And yes, sometimes we scare easily. However, what we do have is a plan. When a catastrophe hits we will be ready to move, stay in, or do whatever the situation dictates. We are survival preppers. Sometimes it is important to make that distinction. It keeps us…
What the Military Doesn’t Want Us to Know: Expensive Aircraft Carriers Can Be Sunk With Inexpensive Missiles
With the world constantly changing it’s hard to know which way our world can turn. Sure, we live in one of the most powerful nations in the world, but sometimes power isn’t enough to get a country through. It takes a lot of determination and smart thinking to get a country through the tough times,…
Martial Law: What is it and How to Stay Safe
One fear for most survivalists is what happens if we ever get to a point where martial law is declared? Some suppose they would resist from the outset and undoubtedly, some will. Others would see the danger in this approach and take a more calculated route. Some would actually learn to thrive under martial Most…
Deciding Whether Precious Metals Are a Wise Investment for a Survival Situation and What We Need to Know
If you listen to any type of radio or watch cable television, chances are very good you have heard or seen advertisements for precious metals. Usually, the pitch is delivered by a washed up celebrity whose only claim to fame in recent years is the fact they are still alive! Precious metals, usually Gold, but…
How to Prepare Ourselves for an Attack That Can Strike Anywhere and Anytime
Terrorism has unfortunately become part of our lives – no matter where you live, just about every continent has had at least some form of terrorism in the last ten years – and have been perpetrated by criminals, the insane and zealots of all walks of life. More and more, it seems these attacks are…
Cell Phones Are Slowly Taking Over by Spying on Us. Don’t Let That Happen by Following These Tips:
Years ago our Grandmother told us she did not trust microwave ovens. She said there is something dangerous about them that had nothing to do with the way they cooked or caused pacemakers to go wonky. She hinted that she felt it was looking at her as she worked in the kitchen. We laughed at…
Mental Survival Skills That Are as Important as Any Survival Gear
Ever listen to a former NFL Quarterback discuss how he handled throwing an interception? Or two? Or three? Or four in one game as NFL great Phil Simms once did? Their answer is always the same – they were playing in that moment. Once that moment was done, whatever the outcome, good or bad, they…
Lessons We Can All Learn From an Honest Tiny House Homesteader
The “Tiny House” craze has been in full swing for a few years now – for many, tiny houses offer a living space someone can call their own that is affordable and easy to maintain. That does not mean, though, that it is always easy. For one, there is the issue of space – you…
Why Survival Willpower is Crucial and How to Get It
There comes a time in our lives when we have to make serious decisions. When kids they were all pretty much made for us. Mom would give us a cupcake and tell us that is enough for the evening. But when we got older it was and is time to make our own decisions. And…
Survival Strategies from the Homeless – The Ultimate Survivalists
Almost all of us have at least a little empathy for the homeless. This has been especially true during recent tough economic times. You simply do not know the situation someone is facing or faced that led them to the point where they had no place to live or stay. Homelessness, though, has a lot…
Common Mistakes Survivalist Make That Can be Avoided
Making it through a survival crisis requires meticulous planning and execution – you have to understand the environment you are in and how to address the challenges it will inevitably throw your way. Hopefully, when the crisis hits, all your preparation comes to fruition and you can make it through relatively comfortably and in one…
Hiking Hacks That Are Total Game Changers for Both Hikers and Survivalists
If you are an honest to goodness prepper you have learned to do more than a few things. You know about keeping your pantry filled and survival items stowed. And, along with that, comes training. Even if you plan to bug in the need to survival train in case a worst case scenario hits…
Gray Man – What it is and How it’s Used
If you follow the survival community or at least are preparation minded, chances are you have heard of the gray man concept. Whether you actually know what it is, however, is anyone’s guess (we are all like that). Hollywood sensationalism has taken the concept and molded it in a way that makes it attractive in…
(Video) Bear is Caught on Camera Waltzing on by a Ranger’s Station Like it’s No Big Deal
Many years ago, before we were interested in prepping and survival, we visited Alaska on a cruise and loved it. There were two things we wanted to see. Whales and bears in the wild! Sounds silly but we were in Alaska and it was important to us. Perhaps that outdoors spirit was with us after…
3 Things to NEVER Do During a Home Invasion
As our Grandmother often said: “People are crazy!” With an estimated 2.5 million home invasions every year here in the USA, we can pretty much state Grandma was not wrong and we need to protect what is ours and do it with every legal means possible! As bad as it is now we find ourselves…
(Video) They Converted a Van Into an Eco Off the Grid Camper and Are Now Traveling the World
We have all had that dream, even if only for a few minutes, about selling the house, buying an RV, and taking ourselves and the family on an on-going enriching traveling vacation around the USA! We will learn much and drink in the beauty of the country we live in. What an awesome life, we…